Side house garden

Ah, the side yard — the skinny, pass-through space along the side of your house where most homeowners store their trash cans and not much else. While there are constraints to designing a side yard that don’t apply to front yard and backyard landscaping, limits like these are what fuel... Read more »

Charlie Albone transforms a dull side passage into a green oasis with stunning side garden ideas. Create a beautiful space with these tips.

If you live in a typical suburban house, chances are good you have a side yard — a barren little strip of land between the side of the house and the fence covered in grass or rocks and probably not much else. But one California homeowner, instead of seeing an awkward, useless space, only saw potential. Clued in by the sun streaming through her bedroom window, Rebekah realized her sunny side yard would be the ideal place to grow vegetables.

Before & After: A Side Yard Goes from Barren to Bountiful | If you live in a typical suburban house, chances are good you have a side yard — a barren little strip of land between the side of the house and the fence covered in grass or rocks and probably not much else. But one California homeowner, instead of seeing an awkward, useless space, only saw potential.

This Lakeview home was designed for a couple and their three children. They wanted a home with a strong connection to the outdoors that preserved privacy in their dense urban neighborhood. Program requirements included open-plan living with space for art, master suite with deck, gym, sport court...

Don't let your side yard be a forgotten, muddy eyesore. Make the space something special, inspired by these gorgeous side yard ideas from Instagram.

Use pathways to guide visitors through your garden and create a sense of exploration. Materials like flagstone, gravel, or even stepping stones can add visual interest and help define different areas of your landscape.